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Happy Independence Day, Pet Lovers. We wish you a wonderful 4th of July. We can only imagine it is hot "up there". It is cold in Australia, it has been reported to be colder than usual in most major cities.... bbbbrrr!. So bring out the barbie and celebrate 4th of July in full spirit!.
Researchers at a Spanish University have released research showing that owner-dependant factors have a greater influence on a dog's aggressive nature than breed.
The study by a research team from the University of Córdoba included breeds that are considered by some as aggressive by nature, such as Alsatians, Boxers, Rottweilers and Dobermans. According to the study, factors that cause aggressiveness in dogs include first-time dog ownership; failure to subject the dog to basic obedience training; spoiling or pampering the dog; buying a dog as a present, as a guard dog or on impulse; leaving the dog with a constant supply of food, and spending very little time with the dog in general and on its walks.
The study by a research team from the University of Córdoba included breeds that are considered by some as aggressive by nature, such as Alsatians, Boxers, Rottweilers and Dobermans. According to the study, factors that cause aggressiveness in dogs include first-time dog ownership; failure to subject the dog to basic obedience training; spoiling or pampering the dog; buying a dog as a present, as a guard dog or on impulse; leaving the dog with a constant supply of food, and spending very little time with the dog in general and on its walks.
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